--- product_id: 207013064 title: "Confessions (Hackett Classics)" price: "€ 35.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/207013064-confessions-hackett-classics store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 1944 classic translation refined Includes dual chapter numbering Comprehensive notes & index Confessions (Hackett Classics) **Price:** € 35.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock Augustine’s timeless wisdom with the definitive edition everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Confessions (Hackett Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 35.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/207013064-confessions-hackett-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enhanced Usability:** Detailed notes and a comprehensive index make deep study and quick referencing a breeze. - • **Dual Chapter Numbering:** Navigate effortlessly with both original and Sheed’s chapter numbers included—no more confusion. - • **Scholarly Insights Included:** Benefit from Peter Brown’s authoritative introduction, elevating your understanding of Augustine’s legacy. - • **Timeless Translation Mastery:** Frank Sheed’s 1944 translation, preserved with minimal changes, delivers unmatched fidelity and elegance. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Trusted:** Rated 4.7 stars by 467 readers, this edition is the definitive choice for theology and philosophy enthusiasts. ## Overview Confessions (Hackett Classics) features Frank Sheed’s acclaimed 1944 translation, enhanced with dual chapter numbering, detailed notes, and a magisterial introduction by Peter Brown. This edition is widely regarded as the best English version available, boasting a 4.7-star rating from 467 reviews and ranking highly in Catholic Saints and Theology categories. ## Description Confessions (Hackett Classics) : Peter Brown: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Best version - Frank Sheed translates beautifully Review: The best translation we have - This is an extremely welcome second edition of F.J. Sheed's 1944 translation, which is both close to the original in wording and style (unlike, say, the Chadwick or the Pinecoffin translations) and yet a fine piece of English (unlike the 19th-century translations I have seen). This new edition has several advantages over the original 1944 edition: very few changes have been made to the text, but it includes both sets of chapter numbers (the omission of one set in Sheed was a major drawback), useful notes and index, and a magisterial introduction by Peter Brown, the 'doyen' of Augustine and late antique studies in the English-speaking world. This is surely the best English edition of the work to date. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 205,146 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 182 in Catholic Saints 303 in Philosophy of Theology 1,564 in Religious History of Christianity | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (472) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm | | Edition | 2Rev Ed | | ISBN-10 | 0872208168 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0872208162 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 345 pages | | Publication date | 1 Mar. 2006 | | Publisher | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc | ## Images ![Confessions (Hackett Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FcO9-c1iL.jpg) ![Confessions (Hackett Classics) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810+lrRIvJL.jpg) ![Confessions (Hackett Classics) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XVzAx0vxL.jpg) ![Confessions (Hackett Classics) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tM4a55RjL.jpg) ![Confessions (Hackett Classics) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613NsNlYPQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best version *by C***T on 19 October 2019* Frank Sheed translates beautifully ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best translation we have *by D***E on 12 July 2011* This is an extremely welcome second edition of F.J. Sheed's 1944 translation, which is both close to the original in wording and style (unlike, say, the Chadwick or the Pinecoffin translations) and yet a fine piece of English (unlike the 19th-century translations I have seen). This new edition has several advantages over the original 1944 edition: very few changes have been made to the text, but it includes both sets of chapter numbers (the omission of one set in Sheed was a major drawback), useful notes and index, and a magisterial introduction by Peter Brown, the 'doyen' of Augustine and late antique studies in the English-speaking world. This is surely the best English edition of the work to date. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***P on 24 March 2026* I've read two translations of the Confessions (Pine-Coffin, Chadwick 3x). I've dipped into this one and what they say about Sheed's literary skill appears to be true. It's competing with Maria Boulding for my favorite translation of the ones I've read recently. ## Frequently Bought Together - Confessions - Plato: Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (Hackett Classics) - Aristotle: Introductory Readings (Hackett Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/207013064-confessions-hackett-classics](https://www.desertcart.be/products/207013064-confessions-hackett-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*